Megasthenes to Maurya’s land, "Indika" scroll in his hand. F

Megasthenes to Maurya’s land, "Indika" scroll in his hand. Fa-Hien walked to Gupta’s door, Buddhist texts he did explore. Xuanzang came with peaceful charm, To Harsha’s court and temples warm. Al-Biruni with Ghazni came, Measured stars and earned his name. Marco Polo sailed the seas, Pandya kings gave him peace. Ibn Battuta in Delhi’s heat, With Tughlaq, had a Qazi seat. Conti saw the Vijaya flame, Razzaq praised its mighty name. Nikitin crossed Bahmani line, Wrote of traders, cows, and shrine. Duarte came with trade in sight, Krishnadeva’s court was bright. Paes walked in temple town, Noted jewels and royal crown. Nunes followed close behind, Achyuta’s rule, richly outlined. Seydi Ali, Turkish guest, Met Humayun, travelled west. Monserrate to Akbar's call, Spoke of Bible in his hall. Fitch from England came to see, Mughal trade and royalty. Mahmud Wali stayed awhile, Jahangir’s court, sufi style. Mundy saw Shah Jahan’s pride, Famine tales he did not hide. Tavernier, with gems galore, Saw Aurangzeb’s mighty lore. Bernier wrote with doctor’s pen, Compared the Mughals, now and then. Manucci, the last in line, With Mughals, spent a long, long time. So sing this tale from old to new, Twenty names, a royal view. From Megasthenes to Manucci, India’s doors opened freely!